Yesterday, I tried to define how I see the Creation part of my blog, using the Modern Country Crafts that I've made.

So today's question is:

how do I define Modern Country Renovation?

﻿﻿The Renovation part of Modern Country Style

is there because we moved to an

Edwardian house in the Cotswolds, England,

which needed a complete overhaul.

We're about half-way through the whole process now and having a blog has been a great way to help me chart all the ups and downs as we work at getting the look we want.

I think you might have guessed that I have a

huuuuuge passion for

Modern Country Interiors.

I find it takes the best of Traditional Country and combines it with a mellowed Modern look, and, perhaps more practically, it stands up pretty well to having our four little children scurrying around the place!

Modern Country Interiors can encompass so many

other looks that I love. I can easily fit in

a bit of Soft Industrial here and a bit of Belgianthere,

with a touch of English Country too.

Those can all be accommodated with a bit of a twist to make a look that's completely unique to me.

Why don't I take you on a

whistle stop tourof the

Before and Afters in our home

and you can see what I mean?

{If the tour feels a bit too fast then feel free to click on each of the After images, which will take you to all related posts, which will give you more details and more photos.}

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Click on the image to see all Dining Room posts

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The Dining Room before we moved in.

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Want to see more of our kitchen? Just click on the photo...

Our Kitchen before we moved in.

To see all Master Bedroom posts just click on the photo

Our Master Bedroom before we moved in.

If you want to stay a while longer in our garden, just click on the image to be taken to garden posts.

So, what's coming up next on

Modern Country Style?

Aah, now that would be telling.

But you can rest assured that there'll be:

a sprinkling of Modern Country Inspiration,

plenty of Modern Country Renovation

and a healthy dose of Modern Country Creation.

Yes, *that's* the definition of Modern Country Style.

How do YOU define YOUR blog?

Are you linking up?

Here are two things I'd love you to do:

1) Follow Modern Country Style if you like what you see here.

2) Link back to me in your post so other people can come and find the party.

Here's a button if you'd like one:

Not rules, exactly...but I'm hopeful. ;-)

And now? Now, my lovely, it's YOUR turn.
{just click on the Click Here To Enter button and follow the instructions and give me a shout if you need a hand}

Hi Sarah, I didn't think I was going to join because I never took the time to articulate to myself what my blog was about. So the other day, I "definitionized" one of my draft posts. And I think it's a decent representation of my blog, because it's not really all about me. So thankfully I feel equipped to join you! You're really a great inspiration and I love where your blog is going. Keeps me interested! hope you have a lovely day :)

Thanks for hosting this linky party Sarah, it gave me a great excuse to think about the direction of my blog and put it into a post. Enjoying your blog as always and off to check out the links! Have a great one, Janell

I (heart, types the word as she doesn't know how to do that fancy little heart icon everyone else does;)) Modern Country Style xxxp.s. I went back and added a few more photos, my "definition" was a bit sparse. Thank you Mrs. for all your love and support. Do your followers know exactly how wonderful you are? t

I am so glad you found me or I found you or however that happened. And I'm excited to browse through the posts that are linked up here. I will be back later with a link of my own. What a wonderful party!

Hey! Thanks for hosting....what a great idea! I had problems with the code in your button. It just kept repeating itself and I couldn't make it work, so I just added a link in my post. Can't wait to dig around in others' blogs.....what fun!

Ahhh...you are too kind! Since my hair looks like I combed it with a rock this morning that just means so much to have you think it looks gorgeous. LOL! This is such a great idea for a party Sarah and I linked up our very first post where we did little videos describing our purpose and desire for our blog. Hope that counts as "defining it"! :-) Can't wait to go mingle with the other party-goers and thank you so much for being such a lovely hostess.VanessaP.S. Did you notice that we made you a blog button on our sidebar? :-)

I am standing here in my party frock, feeling rather a berk, somehow I seem to have linked the first one in error, so I tried again, second time around it worked! But you have now got 2 images on your post- OH Help!

Hi Sarah,Well, you have done a lot to your house, it's beautiful! Love the kitchen and your bedroom a lot.Well, I didn't make the post for today's party, but I have visited a few others, great to see what others do on their blogs, so thanks for doing this.Oh, and I'm having a give away until sunday if you want have a look. Now over and out from me hon,Maureen x

Sorry for coming so late. I'm sure your children are already in bed. Had one of those days with no time to breathe between work and rehearsal... I will make time tomorrow to read everybody else's posts over a nice cup of tea!

Hello! I'm a new follower, found you through Homespun Happenings link up. It looks like you have done some AMAZING things to your home!! I look forward to looking through your blog: I've always wanted to visit England over any other place in the world. I'll get to visit a bit with you!!! I'm going right now to look at your gardens: I LOVE English gardens!! Thanks for the link up party! :)

Thanks for your sweet words when you stopped by my slice of Blogovia. Yes, I do have a Life filled with Passion & Love so I'm quite Blessed.

This Blog Party you have Hosted has given me the opportunity to meet so many wonderful new peeps and enjoy their Blogs and how they define them... it was no easy task... how can one put adequately into words what has taken on a life of its own once we began the Journey!?

Hi, and thanks for hosting. I love coming to your place, you always show the best pics ever! And sometimes you get me in trouble with your "inspiration" pics. I linked my blog up, thanks again, and have a great week-end.

Hi there! Thanks so much for popping into my blog and leaving such sweet comments. I REALLY did want that glider too and the price was right, but we drove to the show in my friends NEW Car and I'm afraid we would have scuffed the car beyond repair if we'd tried to get the glidder in....hehehe. I've added myself as YOUR newest follower. I love your Modern Country Style and can't wait to look thru your wonderful blog! Happy Weekend......hope you have good weather!

I am late..I am late.... but I am still going to play.. typing it on other screen while I have you here!Your house though.... HEAVENS! It is gorgeous!How beautiful you made it into a home...Ok.. i am scared...but I am going to give this a whirl...Oh.,....I hope they are nice to me! hehehee

Hi Miss Sarah! I am loving this party! So fun to read everyone's thoughts! I am sharing my inspiration post that helps define my style and how I would describe my blog! Sorry I am so late to the party~ Thanks so much for hosting! Hope all is well with you and yours! Hugs, Courtney

I am seriously so sad that I didn't get to do this. I was really looking forward to it and thought that I would have slow week last week..not to be. I had old clients crawling out of the woodwork to get their massages, which I shouldn't complain, but still, I wanted to be here. This week is more of the same. I am a terrible friend, and apologize for it...publicly.

Wonderful party, I will join very soon, didn't see it before. I love all the posts you've shared, specially the bedroom change as we're ready to do a mayor face lift to our bedroom! Thanks for sharing. I'm at TTT also.Happy EasterFABBY

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